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Organised in Collaboration with:

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President Roger Coates (SRP), United Kingdom

Vice-President Eduardo Gallego (SEPR), Spain

Vice-President Congress Affairs Jong Kyung Kim (KARP), Korea Rep. of

Executive Officer Bernard le Guen (SFRP), France

Publications Director Christopher Clement (CRPA, HPS, JHPS, SRP), Canada

Treasurer Richard (Dick) Toohey (HPS), USA

Executive Council Member

Ana-Maria Bomben (SAR), Argentina

Marie-Claire Cantone (AIRP), Italy

Alfred Hefner (ÖVS), Austria

Klaus Henrichs (FS), Germany

Sigurdur Magnusson (NSFS), Iceland

Hiroko Yoshida (JHPS), Japan

IRPA Executive Council

IRPA

The international voice of the radiation protection profession in the enhancement of radiation protection culture and practice worldwide.

The International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA) is the International Professional Society for Radiation Protection.

It promotes excellence in the practice of radiation protection through national and regional associate societies for

radiation protection professionals by providing benchmarks of good practice and enhancing professional competence

and networking.

The primary purpose of IRPA is to provide a medium whereby those engaged in radiation protection activites in all

countries may communicate more readily with each other and through this process advance radiation protection

in many parts of the world. This includes relevant aspects of such branches of knowledge as science, medicine,

engineering, technology and law, to provide for the protection of people and the environment from the hazards

caused by radiation and to thereby facilitate the safe use of medical, scientific and industrial radiological practices

for the benefit of mankind.

The IRPA membership comprises about 18,000 individual members representing 52 national and regional Associate

Societies in 66 countries.

It is a major task for IRPA to provide for

and support international meetings for

the discussion of radiation protection.

The International Congresses of IRPA

are the most important of these meetings.

These have been held about every four

years since 1966, in between these

events there are also a series of regional

congresses.

For all Associate Societies of IRPA and

individual members, it is an important

objective to attend the next international

IRPA Congress. For many other related professions it is an excellent opportunity to communicate on the achievements,

scientific knowledge and operational experience in radiation protection.

IRPA Countries

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Welcome Message from IRPA President

Dear Colleagues,

IRPA’s International Congresses are a major event in the world of radiation protection and are held every

four years. IRPA15 in Seoul, May 2020, will be the first such congress to be held in Asia since the Hiroshima

congress in 2000 and will be a great opportunity for radiation protection professionals from Asia and around

the world to meet and discuss the key issues of our time.

We will be sharing our experiences, both as individual practitioners and as radiation protection organisations

and societies, from the past four years of practice. We will have the opportunity to hear from the key international

players, including ICRP, IAEA, WHO, NEA and many others, on their current programmes and priorities, with

an opportunity to influence their progress. The Scientific Programme Committee is committed to ensuring

that all the current ‘hot topics’ will be addressed at this exciting time as many are beginning to think about

the future of the system of protection and of our profession.

And of course, there is the magic of Korea and Seoul – a magnificent blend of the old and the new, of historical

culture and high technology. This will be ‘the place to be’ in May 2020 and please bring your partners who

will be able to enjoy a full programme in this wonderful country.

I look forward to meeting as many colleagues as possible at IRPA15 Seoul. See you there!

Roger CoatesIRPA President

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Welcome Message from IRPA15 Congress President

Dear Delegates and Friends,

On behalf of the IRPA15 International Congress Organising Committee (ICOC), it is my great pleasure to invite

you to the 15th International Congress of the International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA) to be held

on May 11-15, 2020 in Seoul, Korea.

The Organising Committee has put in a tremendous effort to make the most highly acclaimed congress in

radiation protection even more rewarding and enjoyable, with a comprehensive and inspiring scientific

Programme while maintaining the IRPA traditions and promoting mutual friendship.

Under the theme of “Bridging Radiation Protection Culture and Science - Widening Public Empathy”, IRPA 15

will provide invaluable opportunities to discuss and strengthen the correlation between radiation protection

culture and science, and share developing scientific knowledge and related experiences in radiation protection

not only among experts but also with the public.

In light of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, the significance of radiation protection and the focus on it

is growing day by day. At the same time, irrational perceptions of radiation exposure are spreading fast. At

such a moment, our duty as radiation protection professionals to disseminate accurate information and cultivate

a more reasonable perception is more important than ever before, so that the public can empathize with the

issue of radiation risk and protection.

As a city with more than a 600-year history, Seoul, the nation’s capital and the venue city of this Congress,

possesses a wealth of historical monuments, tourist attractions and vivid lifestyles in an exceptionally safe

environment. Excellent hotels and the attractive meeting venue (COEX), which is the most modern,

high-tech facility in Asia, will make your participation as easy and comfortable as possible.

I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation for your interest in IRPA 15 and I look forward to welcoming

you to Seoul in 2020 for the IRPA15.

Jong Kyung KimChairman, IRPA15 International Congress Organising Committee

IRPA Vice President for Congress Affairs

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Welcome Message from ICPC Chair

Dear Friends,

It is my pleasure to invite you to contribute in an active fashion to the Programme of the IRPA 15 conference,

which will be held in Seoul in May 2020. I am convinced that the overarching theme of the conference “Bridging

Radiation Protection Culture and Science - Widening Public Empathy” will provide many opportunities for

the discussion and further development of key scientific issues of the radiological protection system as well

as for the interaction between members of the scientific community and the society. I am convinced that

IRPA15 will provide excellent opportunities to further develop the radiation protection culture, which is a

key element to achieve trust as well as tangible protection results. I am very glad that IRPA is continuing to

engage with the young scientist. This initiative does not only pave the way to the next generation but also

includes the ideas and views of this age group in the discussions to establish and further develop a radiation

protection culture.

Together with the members of the ICPC, the presidents of the conference and of IRPA we have developed a

comprehensive outline of the scientific Programme, which includes 8 Topical and 4 Thematic Areas; the

Topical Areas are: “Underpinning Science; Dosimetry and Measurement; System of Protection, Standards

and Regulation; Practical Implementation: Medical Sector; Practical Implementation: Industry and Research;

Emergency Preparedness and Response; Existing Exposures, Non-ionizing Radiation“. For each of these

Topical Areas considerations are invited to address thematic aspects of “Ethics; Communication, Public

Understanding; Human Capital & Competency and Culture”.

The process for “Abstract Submission“ has been started on June 1, 2019 and I do rely on your active

contributions to the Programme.

Wolfgang WeissChairman, International Congress Programme Committee

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Welcome Message from the Host, KARP

It is my honor for the Korean Association for Radiation Protection (KARP) to host the IRPA15 and to invite

many prestigious international organisations and experts related to radiation safety. As the president of

KARP, I welcome your active participation and your visit to Seoul, Korea with my warm heart.

KARP was established in 1977 and is currently a leading academic society in the field of radiation of Korea.

Since its inauguration, KARP has devoted considerable efforts to radiation protection, measurement and

disaster prevention, radiation effect on human body and social acceptability of radiation for the past 40

years. Through various efforts for internationalization, we have engaged actively in the relevant international

communities and the discussions on the various issues related to radiation protection and safety.

As we are facing many concurrent challenges and missions in radiation protection area, I hope this event will

help to promote cooperation among specialists, expand opportunities for open discussion among experts

and promote cooperation and collaborative researches.

Making a step further, I would like to inform the scientific evidence about the radiation protection and safety

and its current status to the public. It is our obligation to help them find out and rely on scientific and

professional safety management supervision by the deliberation of the Congresses.

Please join the IRPA15 to share your up-to-date professional knowledge and experience and to have a great

time together with rich and abundant culture and entertainment of beautiful Seoul, Korea, too.

Woo-Yoon ParkThe 22nd President

The Korean Association of Radiation Protection

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Congress Overview

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Website

The Korean Association of Radiation Protection

(KARP) was founded in 1977 and is one of the

representative academic organisations in the radiation

field of Korea with over 1,600 members. Since its

foundation, KARP has made efforts to improve radiation

protection, measurement, disaster prevention,

medical use of radiation, radiation effect on human

body, social acceptability of radiation and etc.

Radiation is a component of the cosmic environment

and is indispensable to human lives, such as diagnosis

and treatment of diseases as well as nuclear power

generation.

Therefore, it is our role and mission to promote

public understanding of radiation and to make

safe use of radiation.

Host

2,500 participants from over 90 countries

Expected Participants

English

Official Language

COEX, Seoul, Korea

Venue

15th International Congress of the InternationalRadiation Protection Association (IRPA15)

Congress

11(Mon) – 15(Fri) May 2020

Date

Congress Theme

Bridging Radiation Protection Culture and Science

– Widening Public Empathy

After the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident in

2011, the importance of radiation protection culture and

public empathy as well as radiation protection science has

emerged and is widely accepted as one of essential elements

for the sound, practical, and effective implementation of the

radiation protection principles and technologies in the international

radiation protection community.

Science is a basic and essential element of radiation protection.

Despite the recent rapid development of radiation protection

science, ethical and social value judgments as well as practical

field experiences have gradually emerged and are important

lements in the international system of radiation protection.

As witnessed at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant

accident in 2011, an apparent gap of understanding between

experts and the public resulted in difficulties in the proper

implementation of radiation protection measures and strategies.

Experience from radiological emergencies highlights the

importance of public communication and empathy as one of

the most important challenges in radiation protection. Sometimes,

an event is not considered to be a danger to experts but is

perceived otherwise by the public. Also, the public intends to

strongly make their own arguments when considering and

facing the risk of radiation exposure.

“Empathy” implies a connection, which goes beyond

communication–it means that there must be an emotional

engagement, a full understanding and recognition of how the

parties feel about the issue, which must be central to an ability

to move forward. Without public empathy, a decision for

implementation of radiation protection criteria, though it is

based on sound science, has to go through lots of difficulties.

Indeed, the public empathy includes comprehensive natures

such as transparency, stakeholder involvement, self-help

protection and an informed consent/decision.

The adoption of the theme “Bridging Radiation Protection

Culture and Science – Widening Public Empathy” for the

IRPA15 Congress reflects the strong commitment of the

IRPA15 Organising Committee to provide invaluable opportunities

to discuss and strengthen the correlation between Radiation

Protection culture and science, and share various scientific

knowledge and experiences on radiation protection not only

among experts but also with the public. The IRPA15 Congress

will certainly contribute to opening a new pathway to the

development of future system of radiation protection, which

is to be based on public empathy.

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Organisation

Chairman Jong Kyung Kim Hanyang University, Korea Rep. of

Vice-Chairman Kun-Woo Cho Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety, Korea Rep. of

General Secretary Tae-Suk Suh The Catholic University of Korea, Korea Rep. of

Deputy General Secretary Hee-Seock Lee Pohang University of Science and Technology, Korea Rep. of

Secretary Hee Seo Chonbuk National University, Korea Rep. of

Treasury Committee Chair Ho Sin Choi Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety, Korea Rep. of

Treasury Committee General Secretary Sung Hwan Kim The Catholic University of Korea, Korea Rep. of

Promotion & Marketing Committee Chair Yong Kyun Kim Hanyang University, Korea Rep. of

Promotion & Marketing Committee General Secretary Keon Wook Kang Seoul National University, Korea Rep. of

Exhibition Committee Chair Chan Hyeong Kim Hanyang University, Korea Rep. of

Technical Visit Committee Chair Bong-Hwan Kim Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Korea Rep. of

Social Event Committee Chair Eun-Ok Han Korea Academy of Nuclear Safety, Korea Rep. of

Young Scientist Awards Jin-Sung Kim Yonsei University, Korea Rep. of

IRPA15 ICOC (International Congress Organising Committee)

Chairman Steven King Health Physics Society, USA

General Secretary Kwang Pyo Kim Kyunghee University, Korea Rep. of

Secretary Eui Kyu Chie Seoul National University, Korea Rep. of

IRPA15 ICSC (International Congress Support Committee)

IRPA15 ICPC (International Congress Programme Committee)

Chairman Wolfgang Weiss German-Swiss Association for Radiation Protection, Germany

IRPA President Roger Coates International Radiation Protection Association, UK

Core Group

Mike Boyd Health Physics Society, USA

Marina Di Giorgio Sociedad Argentina de Radioprotección, Argentina

Sisko Salomaa Nordic Society for Radiation Protection, Finland

John Takala Canadian Radiation Protection Association, Canada

Jim Thurston Society for Radiological Protection, UK

Shinji Tokonami Japan Health Physics Society, Japan

Ludovic Vaillant Société Française de Radioprotection, France

Corresponding Group* 59 Members from 29 Countries

Scientific Secretary Moon Hee Han Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Korea Rep. of

Deputy Scientific Secretary Geehyun Kim Sejong University, Korea Rep. of

Abstract Review Juyoul Kim KEPCO International Nuclear Graduate School, Korea Rep. of

Oral & Poster Review Seonyoung Nam Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd., Korea Rep. of

Refresher Courses Yong-Min Kim Catholic University of Daegu, Korea Rep. of

Proceedings & Publications Chul Hee Min Yonsei University, Korea Rep. of

Chairman Myung-Chul Lee The Korean Academy of Science and Technology, Korea Rep. of

General Secretary Woo Yoon Park The Korean Association for Radiation Protection, Korea Rep. of

International Advisor Jacques Lochard Société Française de Radioprotection, France

IRPA15 Advisory Committee

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Organisation (continued)

ICPC Corresponding Group*

Daniel Nii Adje, Ghana

Frik Beeslaar, Republic of South Africa

Jean-Marc Bertho, France

Hielke Freerk Boersma, The Netherlands

Peter Bryant, United Kingdom

Juan Carlos Mora Ca adas, Spain

Anal a Cecilia Canoba, Argentina

Val rie Chambrette, France

Sudhir Chandna, India

Renate Czarwinski, German-Swiss

David Dommett, United Kingdom

Wolfgang Dörr, Austria

Isabelle Dublineau, France

Lucas Gomes Padilha Filho, Brazil

Toshioh Fujibuchi, Japan

Jacqueline Garnier-Laplace, France

Daniele Giuffrida, UAE

Mohamed Ahmed Mahmoud Gomaa, Egypt

Harvey Grant, United Kingdom

Jens Søgaard-Hansen, Denmark

Jason Harris, USA

Cameron Jeffries, Australia

Shahed Khan, United Kingdom

Geehyun Kim, Korea Rep. of

Yongmin Kim, Korea Rep. of

Sergey M. Kiselev, Russia

Chunsheng Li, Canada

Mario Marengo, Italy

eljka Kne evi Medija, Croatia

Chul Hee Min, Korea Rep. of

Sun Young Nam, Korea Rep. of

Tanya Neretljak, Canada

Francis Otoo, Ghana

Kotaro Ozasa, Japan

Alegr a Montoro Pastor, Spain

Margarita V. Pustovalova, Russia

Preetha Rajaraman, India

Subramaniyan Ramanathan, United Kingdom

Juan Camilo Ocampo Ramos, Colombia

SA DOU, Cameroon

Isa Sambo, Nigeria

Navneet Sandhu, United Kingdom

Ruxandra S poi, Romania

Michiya Sasaki, Japan

Gabriela Siraky, Argentina

Mehdi Sohrabi, Iran

Mikhail Sokolnikov, Russia

Shogo Takahara, Japan

Catherine Taylor, United Kingdom

Van Dillen Teun, The Netherlands

Katharine Thomson, United Kingdom

Jan-Willem Vahlbruch, German-Swiss

Richard Wakeford, United Kingdom

Wei-Hsung Wang, USA

Charles Wilson, USA

Andrzej Wojcik, Sweden

Gayle Woloschak, USA

Michael David Wood, United Kingdom

Constantinos Zervides, United Kingdom

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Key Information

Category Dates

Abstract Submission Open 1 June 2019

Abstract Submission DeadlineOral Presentation: 30 September 2019Poster Presentation: 31 December 2019

Abstract Acceptance NotificationOral Presentation: 31 December 2019Poster Presentation: 31 January 2020

Full Papers (proceedings) Submission Deadline 31 March 2020

Poster Presentation File (PDF) Submission Deadline 30 April 2020

Early Registration Deadline 14 February 2020

Standard Registration Deadline 26 April 2020

Important Dates

This medal was established in 1962 to be given to persons who have made highly valuable contributions to international

radiation protection work during the preceding 10 years period. Recipients are nominated by the International

Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) and chosen by the Academy. Previous recipients include W. Binks,

K. Z. Morgan, W. V. Mayeord, L.S Taylor, E. E. Pochin, S. Takahashi , B. Lindell, I. Shigematsu. A. Guskova, Richard Doll,

K. Sankaranarayanan, Keith Eckerman and Ethyl Gilbert.

The Gold Medal for Radiation Protection of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences

Young Scientists Awards

The 15th International Congress of the International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA15) will offer prizes for

the best and highly qualified presentations by young scientists and professionals.

The Congress issues a special invitation and encouragement to younger scientists and professionals to attend

as delegates. Whilst there is no formal definition of ’young’ in this context, it is intended to apply to students and

persons in the first ten years of their career in radiation protection and as such they will only exceed the mid-30s

age in exceptional circumstances. The Congress will offer a prize for the best presentation by a Young Professional

or Scientist. To be eligible for entry, the candidate must be selected and nominated by his/her relevant IRPA Associate

Society. Societies are encouraged to set up selection processes to support this award, and then ideally to support

financially their selected candidate for attendance at the Congress. The selected candidate from each society will

be guaranteed an oral presentation of their paper at the Congress.

All delegates who meet the ‘young persons’ criteria are requested to tick the relevant box on the registration form.

Awards

Commencing with the 1973 IRPA Congress, each congress has been opened by the Sievert Lecure, which is

presented by the winner of the Sievert Award. This award is in honour of the pioneer in radiation physics and

radiation protection, Prof. Rolf M. Sievert.

The recipient must have made outstanding contribution in the field of radiation protection and will deliver the

Sievert Lecture at the opening of the Congress. The Sievert Lecture will be published.

The recipients of the Sievert Award have been:

1973 Prof. Bo Lindell (Sweden), 1977 Prof. W.V. Mayeord (UK), 1980 Dr. Lauriston S. Taylor (USA), 1984 Sir. Edward

Pochin (UK), 1988 Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Jacobi (Germany), 1992 Dr. Giovanni Silini (Italy), 1996 Dr. Dan Beninson (Argenetina),

2000 Prof. I. Shigematsu (Japan), 2004 Dr. Adel J. González (Austria), 2008 Prof. Christian Streffer (Germany), 2012

Dr. Richard V Osborne (Canada), 2016 Dr. John Boice (USA)

Rolf M. Sievert Award

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8:00 Refresher Courses

Beginner/Expert

8:00-9:00

Refresher Courses

Beginner/Expert

8:00-9:00

Refresher Courses

Beginner/Expert

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Refresher Courses

Beginner/Expert

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Refresher Courses

Beginner/Expert

8:00-9:00

9:00Opening Ceremony

9:00-9:30 Plenary Session 2A

9:00-10:00

Plenary Session 3A

9:00-10:00

Plenary Session 4A

9:00-10:00

The Gold Medal forRadiation Protection of

the Royal Swedish Academy of ciences

9:00-9:45

Plenary Session1A

(Sievart Awards)

9:30-10:30 Plenary Session 5A

9:45-10:4510:00

IRPA Associate

Societies’ Forum

10:00-17:45

Coffee Break

10:00-10:30

Coffee Break

10:00-10:30

Coffee Break

10:00-10:30

Coffee Break

10:30-11:00

Oral Session/

Special Session(2A)

10:30-12:00

Oral Session/

Special Session(3A)

10:30-12:00

Oral Session/

Special Session(4A)

10:30-12:00

Coffee Break

10:45-11:1511:00

Oral Session/

Special Session(1A)

11:00-12:30Oral Session/

Special Session(5A)

11:15-12:4512:00

Lunch

12:00-13:30

Lunch

12:00-13:30

Lunch

12:00-13:30

Lunch

12:30-14:00Congress Conclusion

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12:45-14:15

13:00

Plenary Session 2B

13:30-14:30

Plenary Session 3B

13:30-14:3014:00

Plenary Session 1B

14:00-15:00

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14:30-16:00

Oral Session/

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15:00-16:30

16:00Coffee Break

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Coffee Break

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Coffee Break

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16:30-17:00

Poster Session

16:30-17:00

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Oral Session/

Special Session(3C)

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I. Plenary Sessions

No. Topic

1 Sievert Lecture

2 Health Effects and Inference of Risks Due to Radiation Exposure

3 Future of the System of Radiological Protection

4 Radiation Protection Culture

5 Non-ionising Radiation: Developing the System of Protection

6 Public Understanding and Communication

7 Fukushima: Radiation Risk and Public Health

8 Ethics

II. Special Sessions

No. Title

1 Open Session: Widening Public Empathy (Open to the Public)

2 Panel Discussion on Woman in Radiation (WIR)

3 Developing Practical Radiological Protection Culture in Society: A Challenge for Professionals

4 Joint IAEA-ICRP-ICRU-IRPA Session: Post Accident Dose Monitoring and Decision Making

5Joint WHO REMPAN - IRPA Session on Radiation Emergency Public Health Response / Medical Monitoring in Emergencies

6 Non-ionising Radiation (NIR)

7 Radioactive Waste Management

8 Fukushima Issues

9 Health Effects of Radiation & Low Dose Epidemiology

10 Innovation in Radiation Protection

11 Tolerability and Reasonableness

12 Radiation Protection Infrastructure: Challenges in Developing Countries

13 Control of Radioactivity in Food and Commodities

14 Radon Update: Including Implementation of New Dose Coefficients and Underpinning Science

15 Bonn Call for Action Update

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* Thematic Sessions

No. Theme No. Theme

1 Ethics 3 Future of the RP Profession

2 Risk Communication and Public Understanding 4 RP Culture

No. Topic No. Topic

1Advance in Human Phantom Technology and Applications

6 Safety Culture in Healthcare

2 Dose Quantities for External Exposure 7 Recovery and Legacy Management

3 Eye Lens Exposure 8Follow-up on IAEA/ILO Occupational Exposure Conference

4Safety/Security Interface Issues in Facilities and Source Control

9 Prevention and Mitigation of Incidents in Medical Practice

5 NORM in Industry 10 RPE/MPE in Healthcare

III. ETS (Enhanced Topic Session)

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IV. Refresher Courses

Courses are aimed at Beginners (B) or ‘Experts’ – people with some knowledge of the topic (E)

Beginner level courses will be offered for free to congress participants, to share fundamental knowledge on

radiation protection and to promote education and training of young generation.

No. Topic Type

1 ALARA in Nuclear Power Plants B

2 Iodine Thyroid Blocking and Thyroid Monitoring in Nuclear Emergencies B

3 Applied Radiological Risk Communication for the 21st Century E

4 Fundamentals of Ethics and How They Relate to the ICRP Principles E

5 An Overview of the 2014 International BSS B

6 How to Write a Scientific Paper B

7 Low Dose Radiation Effects: Mechanisms and Dose-Responsive Curves B

8 Residential Radon Lung Cancer Risk E

9 Introduction to Radiation Shielding Modelling / Calculations B

10 Life Span Study in RERF, Japan B

11 Optical Radiation - Eye Protection B

12 Conceptual Basis of Graded Approach in Radiological Protection B

13 Calculation of Radiation Detriment B

14 Developing Training Materials on Strengthening Radiation Safety Culture in Medicine B

15 The New ICRU Recommendations for Neutron Dose Coefficients and the Impacts of Neutron Resonances B/E

16 Radiation Effect on Pregnancy E

17 Use of Dosimeters and Basic Knowledge of Measurements and Instrumentation in Radiological Protection B

18 Management of Radiation Injuries (Acute Radiation Syndrome, Local Injuries, Combined Injuries) E

19 Overview of Biological and Physical Dosimetry Techniques for Radiological Emergency Situations B

20 Introduction to Radiation Dose Modelling in the Human and Non-Human Environment B

21 The System of Radiation Protection and the Different Exposure Situation B

22 Environmental Remediation: from Site Characterization to the End State E

23 Role of RP and its Regulatory Control in Waste Management Safety E

24 Applying Ethical Values to Worked Examples in Healthcare Scenarios

25 Optimisation in Nuclear Medicine and Radionuclide Therapies – the Role of Dosimetry

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Congress Programme (continued)

(1) 9th International NIR Workshop

Date: 7-8 May 2020

Place: University in downtown

Organiser: International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), organised by the ICNIRP NIR Workshop

Committee including Nam Kim (Chungbuk National University, Korea), Ae-Kyoung Lee (Electronics and Telecommunications

Research Institute, Korea) and Yun-Sil Lee (Ewha Womans University, Korea)

Expected Number of Participants: Approximately 150 people from all around the globe

Remarks: ① Open for public (with due registration at www.icnirp.org)

② Programme is set up by ICNIRP separately from IRPA

③ Agenda will cover all NIR frequency ranges (see www.icnirp.org)

V. Related Meetings

(2) The Associate Societies’ Forum

Date: 10 May 2020

Time: 10:00 – 17:45

Place: 3F Auditorium in COEX Convention Center

Remarks: All IRPA Associate Societies are encouraged to be represented, and the meeting is open to all persons who

are interested in IRPA’s activities and the liaison between IRPA and the Societies. Persons who have no Associate

Society in their country are particularly welcome to attend

Full Name: 2020 Spring International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) Main Commission Meeting

Date: 16-19 May 2020

Place: Inter Continental Hotel Meeting Room

Organiser: Kun-Woo Cho (Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety)

Expected Number of Participants: Approximately 14 people

Participants Category: ICRP Main Commission

Remarks: Private Meeting

(4) 2020 Spring ICRP Main Commission Meeting

(3) 2020 REMPAN (2020 Radiation Emergency Medical Preparedness and Assistant Network)

Date: 12-14 May 2020

Place: Room 203 in COEX Convention Center

Organiser: Zhanat Carr (World Health Organisation), Young Woo Jin (Korea Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences)

Expected Number of Participants: Approximately 100 people from 40 countries

Participants Category: Medical and research institutions involved in radiation emergency

Remarks: ① Not open for public but open for IRPA15 participants

② Programme for REMPAN is separated from IRPA15

③ Agenda will be prepared by REMPAN by collecting the knowledge from the network’s expertise and experience

Date: TBC (duration 1.5 hours)

Place: TBC

Organiser: Ferid Shannoun (UNSCEAR)

Expected Number of Participants: Approximately 100 people from about 40 countries

Participants Category: National contact persons, regulators, licensees and experts working in the field of medical, occupational

and public exposures

Remarks:

(5) UNSCEAR Workshop on Data Collection for Medical, Occupational and Public Exposure

(organised by UNSCEAR in cooperation with IRPA, IAEA, ILO and WHO)

① Not open for public but open for IRPA15 participants

② Programme for the Workshop is separated from IRPA15

③ Agenda will be prepared by UNSCEAR in cooperation with IRPA, IAEA, ILO and WHO

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Congress Programme (continued)

Topic 5. Practical Implementation: Industry and Research

T5.1 Mining and mineral processing

T5.2 Nuclear fuel cycle

T5.3 Nuclear power plants

T5.4 Industrial and research applications (including sealed sources)

T5.5 Transport

T5.6 Decommissioning and decontamination

T5.7 Waste management and disposal

Topic 6. Emergency Preparedness and Response

T6.1Implementation of international standards and of nationalregulations for emergency preparedness, response, and recovery

T6.2Assessment of the radiological and public health consequences,management of occupational and public exposures, includinglessons learned from Chernobyl and Fukushima

T6.3Emergency exposures assessment and management(occupational and public)

T6.4Human health consequences and countermeasures (medicaland public health)

T6.5Management of contaminated goods and waste, remediationstrategies and the transition from an emergency to an existingexposure situation

Topic 7. Existing Exposures

T7.1 Radon and thoron

T7.2 Terrestrial radiation and radionuclides

T7.3 Cosmic radiation including space

T7.4Public exposures from naturally occurring radioactive materials(NORM) and technically enhanced naturally occurring radioactivematerials (TENORM)

T7.5 Sites contaminated by past activities

Topic 8. Non-ionising Radiation

T8.1 International standards and national regulations

T8.2 Protection of the public including solar UV

T8.3 NIR safety in medical and cosmetic applications

T8.4 Industrial uses of NIR

T8.5 Health impact of new devices

Topic 1. Underpinning Science

T1.1Dose and dose rate dependence of cancer risk includingbiological mechanisms, health risk assessment and exposurecharacteristics

T1.2Non-cancer effects of ionising radiation including biologicalmechanisms, health risk assessment and exposure characteristics

T1.3Individual radiation sensitivity including biological mechanisms,health risk assessment and exposure characteristics

T1.4Processes influencing radionuclide transfers and exposure ofhumans and wildlife

T1.5 Ecological consequences of exposure of biota

T1.6Social, psychological and economic impacts of radiation exposuresituations

Topic 3. System of Protection, Standards and Regulation

T3.1Experience in the implementation of the system of radiologicalprotection

T3.2The application of justification in the system of protection(including its use in medical exposures of patients)

T3.3 The application of optimisation in the system of protection

T3.4Protection standards for special populations(including pregnant women, children, carers and comforters)

T3.5Influence of dose response models on standards and regulations(assessing risks at low doses and dose rates)

T3.6Managing the natural environment, including the protectionof biota

T3.7 Future developments in the system of radiological protection

T3.8 Education, training, human capital in RP

Topic 4. Practical Implementation: Medical Sector

T4.1 Design of medical radiation facilities

T4.2 Radiation safety of staff in the medical facilities

T4.3 Patient radiation safety

T4.4Radiation safety in the implementation of advances in medicalradiation technology and techniques

Topic 2. Dosimetry and Measurement

T2.1Measurement of radiation dose: external, internal, biologicaland patient dosimetry

T2.2Numerical and computational dosimetry: mathematicalmethods and models applied to radiation dosimetry

T2.3 Instrumentation and metrology

T2.4 Retrospective dosimetry

T2.5 Environmental monitoring and modelling

T2.6Tools and quality criteria for epidemiology and radiationrisk assessment

VII. Oral/Poster Sessions

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Abstract Submission Open 1 June 2019

Abstract Submission Deadline· Oral Presentation: 30 September 2019

· Poster Presentation: 31 December 2019

Abstract Acceptance Notification· Oral Presentation: 31 December 2019

· Poster Presentation: 31 January 2020

Full Papers Submission Deadline 31 March 2020

Key Dates

If your paper rather presents a broader scope of view and effectively covers thematic issues above in each topical

area, please submit your paper to the thematic categories in each topic, such as T1A, T1B, T1C, etc.

(For details, please visit: www.irpa2020.org)

IRPA15 would also like to cover “Thematic” areas for each topic as shown below:

Topic Areas Themes

T1. Underpinning Science

T2. Dosimetry and Measurement

T3. System of Protection, Standards and Regulation

T4. Practical Implementation: Medical Sector

T5. Practical Implementation: Industry and Research

T6. Emergency Preparedness and Response

T7. Existing Exposures

T8. Non-ionising Radiation

A. EthicsB. Communication, Public UnderstandingC. Human Capital & CompetencyD. Culture

Topics

International Congress Programme Committee (ICPC) of the 15th International Congress of the International Radiation

Protection Association (IRPA15) cordially invites you to submit abstract to IRPA15 to be held on 11-15 May 2020

in Seoul, Korea.

All abstracts must be submitted electronically through the website only. Abstracts submitted via e-mail, fax or

regular mail will neither be accepted nor acknowledged. Submitted abstracts can be revised on the website during

the abstract submission period.

All submitted abstracts will be reviewed and assigned to appropriate session. Notification on acceptance will be

sent to the submitter by e-mail.

Abstract templates will be provided. Please refer to the following for details about abstract and paper submission.

Call for Papers

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Registration

Online registration is available through website (www.irpa2020.org) from October 2019

CategoryEarly Registration Standard Registration On-site Registration

1 Oct 2019 - 14 February 2020 15 February 2020 - 26 April 2020 11 May 2020 – 15 May 2020

Regular USD 1,000 USD 1,250 USD 1,400

YP* USD 750 USD 940 USD 1,050

Student USD 500 USD 625 USD 700

One-day USD 560 USD 560 USD 560

Gala Dinner Guest Ticket USD 100 USD 100 USD 100

* YP: Young Professionals under the age of 35

There will be a $100 fee to attend the Gala Dinner, and the excursions will be charged.

Publication

Full proceedings will be published as IRPA15 Congress Proceedings and some selected papers will also be published

in the Journal of Radiological Protection.

Bursary Support

IRPA will provide bursary support from the Montreal Fund to support attendance Tat IRPA15 of participants, specifically

young professionals preferably from developing countries. The detailed process for the application will be announced

on the website (www.irpa2020.org).

1) Presentation Type: Oral/Poster

2) The title must be less than 30 words

3) The main body of abstract must not exceed 500 words

4) If you have a Table, Figure, Graphic, and Special Character, please embed it all at once in the Abstract and make

a PDF file and upload.

Abstract Form

In order to proceed with the abstract submission, you must agree to the following statements.

1) The presenting author of the abstract must be one of the authors listed in the abstract.

2) Only up to 2 abstracts can be submitted per author.

3) If accepted for poster/oral presentation, the presenting author is recommended to register to the Congress

by Feb 14, 2020 (early registration date). If the presenter does not register, the presentation will be cancelled.

4) The abstract will be published as submitted and no language or scientific editing will be done.

Affirmations

Call for Papers (continued)

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Sponsorship & Exhibition

A trade exhibition at which both local and international suppliers will showcase the latest in product development

and related services will take place concurrently with the Congress and the times are as follows:

Build Up 10 May 2020 08:00 – 20:00

Welcome Reception 10 May 2020 18:00 – 21:00

Exhibition Times11-14 May 2020 09:00 – 17:00

15 May 2020 09:00 – 14:00

Breakdown 15 May 2020 14:00 – 18:00

For further information about the exhibition please visit www.irpa2020.org

Exhibition Floor Plan

There are various different support opportunities available for those companies/organisations wishing to exhibit

or sponsor IRPA15. To request your copy of our Exhibition and Sponsorship Prospectus, please visit our website or

contact our Exhibition and Sponsorship Manager, Seokin Hong on es@irpa2020.org

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Accommodation

For full details of the hotels please visit the offical website at www.irpa2020.org

The following hotels have been especially reserved for the Congress and preferential rates have been negotiated

for participants.

Grade Name Distance (from COEX)

5

Intercontinental Seoul Coex (*Designated Hotel) 5 min by walk

Oakwood Premier Coex Center 5 min by walk

Park Hyatt Seoul 10 min by walk

4

L7 Gangnam 12 min by bus

Hotel Newv 16 min by subway

Mercure Seoul Ambassador Gangnam Sodowe 17 min by subway

Four Points by Sheraton Seoul, Gangnam 24 min by bus

Hotel Samjung 24 min by subway

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam 25 min by subway

3

GLAD Gangnam COEX Center 8 min by walk

Peyto Hotel Samsung 11 min by walk

Hotel Uri& 13 min by walk

Ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Gangnam 17 min by walk

Aloft Seoul Gangnam 13 min by bus

Hotel Riviera 16 min by bus

GLAD LIVE Gangnam 18 min by bus

Hotel Prima Seoul 18 min by bus

Hotel Soulhada 21 min by bus

Hotel ENTRA Gangnam 26 min by bus

Shilla Stay Yeoksam 26 min by subway

Boree Hotel 27 min by subway

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Welcome Reception

Sunday 10 May 2020 at the COEX 3F Auditorium Lobby at 18:00

The Welcome Reception will be held in the early evening at the COEX 3F Auditorium Lobby. The evening will allow

delegates to relax and socialise, renewing old friendships and making new ones prior to the Congress

week commencing. Accompanying persons will be welcomed with compliments.

Opening Ceremony

Monday 11 May 2020 at the COEX 1F B1 Hall at 09:00

The Opening Ceremony will take place at the COEX 1F B1 Hall.

Gala Dinner

Wednesday 13 May 2020 in Grand ballroom 5F, the Grand Intercontinental Seoul Parnas at 19:00

The IRPA15 will be hosted in Grand Intercontinental Seoul Parnas. On arrival delegates will be received with a welcome

drink prior to being seated and served with a course menu. A bar will be available after the meal, providing delegates

with ample opportunity to socialise and make new acquaintances, Entertainment will be provided during the evening.

Please note tickets are limited, so book your place early to avoid disappointment.

* Price: USD100

Social Programme

The following Social Events will enhance delegates’ visits and allow the Korea to demonstrate their warm hospitalty.

Date Social Event Location Price

Sunday 10 May Welcome Reception COEX 3F Auditorium Lobby Included in Registration Fee

Monday 11 May Opening Ceremony COEX 1F B1 Hall Included in Registration Fee

Wednesday 13 May Gala DinnerGrand Intercontinental Seoul

Parnas 5F Grand ballroom100 USD per person

Friday 15 May Closing Ceremony COEX 3F Auditorium Included in Registration Fee

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Technical Tour Programme

The schedule is subject to change. Please visit the Congress Website for updates.

Full Day Tours

6 7

6 Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute - HANARO, KURT (Daejeon)

+Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (Radiation Standard) (Daejeon)7 Proton Therapy Center of National Cancer Center

+ DMZ Tour (Goyang city, Gyeonggi-do)

[ⓒ_Cyclotron-Proton Therapy Center of National Cancer Center]

3 Days Tour

8 Day1: Go to Gyeongju City (Gyeongju National Museum)

Day3 : Bulguksa + Seokguram

Day2 : Technical TourEnvironment-Friendly Complex of Korea Radioactive Waste Agency and Wolsong Nuclear Power Plant

8

[ⓒ_KORAD]

Half Day Tours

3 Radiation Health Institute of KHNP (Seongnam city, Gyeonggi-do)

5 LG Sciencepark (Seoul)

4 SIM; Samsung Innovation Museum (Suwon city, Gyeonggi-do)

1 National Radiation Emergency Medical Center (Seoul) 2 Seoul National University Hospital + Gyeongbokgung Palace (Seoul)

[ⓒ_Seoul National University Hospita][ⓒ_UST Homepage]

1 2

3 4 5

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Delegates and accompanying persons may purchase tickets for the Tours at the time of registration. Please note

that registration for optional tours and events will be confirmed upon payment on a first come-first served basis. A

minimum, amd maximum number of delegates booked onto tours may be necessary. Delegates and accompanying

persons will be able to book tours on site at the conference, if there is still availability.

For more information about the tours that are offered, please check the website www.irpa2020.org

The schedule is subject to change. Please visit the Congress Website for updates.

Sightseeing Tour Programme

Full Day Tours

Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) Tour

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress & Korea Folk Village

2 Gyeongbokgung Palace & Namsan Tour1

3

1 2 3

Half Day Tours

1 2

3

Kimchi Making Morning Tour (Seoul)

Bongeunsa Templelife Programme (Seoul)

Korean Tradition Liquor Tasting Programme (Seoul)

1 2 3

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Getting to the Congress

Seoul is serviced by two airports – the Incheon

International Airport (approximately 68km to COEX)

and Gimpo International Airport (approximately 35km

to COEX). Please arrange your own transfers from

the airport to your hotel and return and see below for

more information.

From Incheon International Airport

Incheon International Airport is one of the main transport hubs of Northeast Asia. The airport is consistently

ranked in the Top 10 airports worldwide and was acknowledged as the ‘Best Airport in the World’ by Global Traveller

for four consecutive years. It is the second busiest airport in the world in the terms of cargo and freight and one

of the busiest airports in terms of international passengers. For detailed information on the airport facilities and

transportation, please refer to the official at www.airport.kr/ap/en/index.do

Terminal 1

Terminal 2

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Limousine Bus

Terminal 1

Ticket offices are located next to Exit 4 and 9 (Indoor) and Exit 4, 6, 7, 8, 9C, and 13 (Outdoor) on 1F (Arrival Hall)

Terminal 2

Ticket offices are located on Traffic Center (B1)

Airport Railway Express (AREX) & Subway

TypeOperating Hours

Travel Time Interval FareIncheon→Seoul Seoul→Incheon

Subway 05:18-22:55 5:53-23:17 Approx. 100 min 12 min KRW 4,850 (USD 5)

RouteIncheon International Airport Station (AREX) →

Gimpo Airport Station (Transfer to Subway Line 9) → Bongeunsa Station (Subway Line 9)

Location

Terminal 1 Terminal 2

Taxi

Airport Travel TimeEstimated Fare

Standard Taxi Luxury/Large Taxi

Incheon International Airport Approx. 80 min KRW 75,000 (USD 69) KRW 110,000 (USD 101)

* International Taxi

International taxi drivers speak English and Japanese. Travel between Incheon International Airport and Seoul

is based on the flat fare system by section including toll fees. These taxis operate on 100% reservations basis.

Reservations can made by calling the call center 1644-2255 or via email at reserve@intltaxi.co.kr For detailed

information please click here (www.intltaxi.co.kr).

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From Gimpo International Airport

Gimpo International Airport (GMP) is located 17 km

away from Seoul CBD. The airport served

Seoul as the major airport until the launch

of Incheon International Airport (ICN), and

still serves the city as the largest domestic

airport and subsidiary international airport,

connecting major cities in Korea and Asia. For

information, please visit the official website at

www.airport.co.kr/wwweng/main.do

Subway

TypeOperating Hours

Travel Time Interval FareGimpo→Seoul Seoul→Gimpo

Subway 05:40-23:57 05:32-00:29 Approx. 35 min 6 min KRW 1,650 (USD 2)

Route Gimpo Airport Station (Line 9) → Bongeunsa Station (Line 9)

Taxi

Airport Travel TimeEstimated Fare

Standard Taxi Luxury/Large Taxi

Gimpo International Airport Approx. 40 min. KRW 38,000 (USD 35) KRW 60,000 (USD 55)

Limousine Bus

Type Bus No.Operating Hours

Travel Time Interval FareGimpo→Seoul Seoul→Gimpo

Limousine 6000 05:30-23:00 05:00-24:10 Approx. 60 min. 40-50 min. KRW 7,000 (USD 6)

Location

Bus Stop: No.7, 1F

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City Airport Terminal (CALT)

Seoul’s City Airport Terminal is conveniently located at COEX where passengers flying with 17 major international

airlines can check-in and travel to the airports baggage-free. Inexpensive and well-directed public transportations

including non-stop limousine buses and subways connected to the Airport Express Trains (AREX) will take passengers

to the destined airport without any troubles.

General Information

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SeoulSeoul is an intriguing unique meetings destination with a fascinating

dual character where ancient traditions meet ultramodern

technological styles. It is home to the captivating UNESCO World

Heritage-listed palaces and shrines as well as the gleaming futuristic

skyscrapers. Along the way, you’ll meet many fun-loving and

professional people and discover an ancient capital powered by

some of the most modern technology on earth before your Seoul-

based event is over. This is because Seoul is a place of boundless

discoveries, where no two visits are alike; the traditions of centuries

have blended together with the fast-paced dynamism of the 21st

century; and the people who live here are as serious about making

your business events a success as they are committed to the

enjoyment of life.

Currency and BanksKorea’s official monetary unit is Korean Won (KRW).

Credit CardMost of the businesses in Korea widely use and accept payment by

credit cards, including at major hotels, department stores, and general

shops. Visa, Master Card, American Express and other credit cards

can be used; however check the service availability before making

purchases as some stores may not provide this service.

Money ExchangeWhen you need to exchange your foreign currency into Korean

Won, visit a bank or authorized exchange service center. Banks

are generally open 09:00-16:00 on weekdays, with the exceptions

of Standard Chartered Bank, operating 09:30-16:30 and EVERRICH

Bank, with hours of 09:00-16:30.

Electricity SupplyThe standard voltage in South Korea is 220 volts and 60Hz.

South Korea uses two types of plugs, Plug Type C (Europlug) and

Plug Type F (German Schuko). These types of plugs have two

round pins that are placed 19mm apart from each other. The pins

fit into two 4.0mm to 4.8mm round holes. These types of plugs

and outlets are the same used in almost all of Europe except for

a few countries.

Passports and VisasAny foreign visitors wishing to enter the Republic of Korea must

have a valid passport and obtain a Korean visa before coming.

However, people of 99 countries who want to visit Korea temporarily

are permitted to enter without a visa according to visa-exemption

agreements, or in accordance with principles reciprocity of national

interest.

Shopping in SeoulSeoul, South Korea has many shopping areas and markets

throughout the city, such as the fashions of Myeong-dong, the

luxury of Cheongdam-dong, the indie and vintage of Hongdae

area, or the whole-sale of Dongdaemun and Namdaemun markets.

VAT/Tax RefundsActual tax refund value subject to amount spent and Terms and

Conditions.

Shoppers Eligible for Vat/Sales Tax Refund:

Any non-resident of Korea, or any foreigner not staying in Korea

for 6 months or longer. Any Korean residing in overseas for 2

years or longer, or alien that does not stay in Korea for 3 months

or longer after coming to Korea. Any non-resident that does not

have any income in Korea nor engaged in any business activity.

WeatherUnlike many other Asian destinations, South Korean weather is fairly

straightforward and easy to understand. There are only minimal

regional variations throughout the country and the year divides

neatly into four distinct seasons.

Among them, May is one of the best month of the year to travel

Korea. Because average temperatures are comfortable and

spring is prevalent. How about experience the spring of Korea?

Register Your InterestTo register your interest in the 15th International Congress of the

International Radiation Protection Association, please go online to

www.irpa2020.org and complete the online form.

We will then send to newsletters and information on the progress

and developmnet of the Congress.

Currency: KRW VAT rate: 10% Minimum spend: 30,000 KRWTime limit for customs approval:Within 3 months from date of purchase

Ministry of Foreign Affairs www.mofa.go.kr/eng/index.do

Immigration Servicewww.immigration.go.kr/immigration_eng/index.do